AVON — Chief David Charest is pleased to announce that the Avon Fire Department will be hosting a hurricane relief donation drive to support those affected by Hurricane Helene.
WHEN:
Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
*Donations will also be accepted between Oct. 8-11 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
WHERE:
Avon Fire Department, 150 Main St.
WHAT:
The Avon Fire Department is asking businesses and residents to donate items to help communities affected by Hurricane Helene.
Once the trailer is full of donated items, Avon firefighters will deliver the donations to the south to ensure they are delivered directly to those who need them.
The distribution center asks that all donated items be new and in their original packaging. The requested items are listed below:
- Baby formula
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Baby powder/diaper ointments
- Kids toys
- Cases of water and Gatorade
- Canned baby food
- Nonperishable kids and adult food
- Bottled over-the-counter kids and adult Tylenol/Motrin
- Work gloves/latex gloves
- Dust masks
- Cleaning supplies (sponges, cleaning solutions, bleach)
- Tools (hammers, screwdrivers, drills, crowbars, screws, nails)
- Large trash bags
- Shovels, rakes and brooms
- Mops and buckets
- Rubbermaid containers
- Large tarps
- EZ-Up tents and camping tents
- Canes, walkers and wheelchairs
- Adult diapers
- Feminine hygiene products
- Soap, shampoo and laundry detergent
- Dry cat and dog food
- Pet toys and leashes
- Puppy training pads and cat litter
- Contractor bags
- Backpacks and duffle bags
- Bedding sheets and pillows
- Sleeping bags
- Air mattresses
- Box cutters
- Paper plates and plastic forks, knives and cups
- Water bottles
- Wheelbarrows and wagons
- Strollers
- Car Seats
- Insect repellent
- Empty plastic gas cans
- Cellphone chargers/charging blocks
- Extension cords
- Flashlights
- Generators/jump packs
- Battery packs/disposable batteries
- Battery-operated AM/FM radios
Cash and check donations are also welcomed and will be used to purchase items before departure and to assist with transportation costs.
Checks can be made payable to “Professional Firefighters of Avon Local 3857.”
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